Project Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: 273 - > 408 Magnum Swap
Got the car running this weekend:
Pully kit used: CVF Racing, Part number: SCRL1KIT
Overall engine seems to be doing well, once I sorted out the timing and idle adjustment it fires right up.
It's faster than before, but not Tesla fast. Granted I did shift early while just getting into the power band.
I will do a follow up video in a few weeks, once break-in is done. Going to try to get access to a friends dyno and do some pulls on a Chassis dyno to see how much the engine puts out once installed with full exhaust and accessory restrictions.
But overall fairly straightforward swap. Modified engine mounts, pulleys (assuming pre-70s car), transmission, flex plate and torque converter to match and drops right in place.
Overall at 1st glance I think it achieves my objective as looking as a stock-ish 273 commando:
Still need to tidy up a few things, re-glue the pie tin, etc. But overall happy with the results.
Got the car running this weekend:
Pully kit used: CVF Racing, Part number: SCRL1KIT
Overall engine seems to be doing well, once I sorted out the timing and idle adjustment it fires right up.
It's faster than before, but not Tesla fast. Granted I did shift early while just getting into the power band.
I will do a follow up video in a few weeks, once break-in is done. Going to try to get access to a friends dyno and do some pulls on a Chassis dyno to see how much the engine puts out once installed with full exhaust and accessory restrictions.
But overall fairly straightforward swap. Modified engine mounts, pulleys (assuming pre-70s car), transmission, flex plate and torque converter to match and drops right in place.
Overall at 1st glance I think it achieves my objective as looking as a stock-ish 273 commando:
Still need to tidy up a few things, re-glue the pie tin, etc. But overall happy with the results.
